Tag: Bola Ahmed Tinubu

How, Why I Nearly Quit 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his 73rd birthday. Reflecting on his political journey, President Tinubu recounted a moment of doubt during the 2023 election campaign when he contemplated withdrawing from the race after an encounter with a close…

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Tinubu Make Four Fresh Appointments Into NCDMB Governing Council

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), reinforcing the board’s capacity to drive local content growth in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. This was contained in a statement on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The new members include Mr. Olusegun Omosehin from the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and Engr. Wole Ogunsanya of the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN). Also appointed are Mazi Sam…

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‘You Failed,’ Daniel Bombs Gov Abiodun Over TASUED Adoption

Ganiyu Amodu

Former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel has described the federal government’s adoption of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, as an indictment of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s government. It will be recalled that the FG, on March 9, announced the adoption of TASUED as a federal university. Daniel, who is the senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District, commended President Bola Tinubu’s initiative on the university but viewed the step as an indictment of the state government for its inability to maintain the institution. He stated this in an…

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Fuel For Fools: Tinubu’s Gift To A Backstabbing Niger Exposes Nigeria’s Peculiar Foreign Policy Mess, By Confidence McHarry

Confidence MacHarry

The recent decision by Nigeria to provide urgent fuel and energy supplies to Niger, a nation grappling with a severe crisis, has reignited long-standing debates about the effectiveness of Nigeria’s foreign policy. This move, executed with seemingly little hesitation, directly contradicts the growing calls for a more pragmatic, less altruistic approach to regional engagements. For decades, Nigeria’s foreign policy has been characterised by an Afrocentric “big brother” mentality, a stance that many argue has failed to yield commensurate benefits. This policy, rooted in a desire to champion African solidarity, has…

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‘For Six Months,’ Tinubu Suspends Fubara, Deputy, Assembly Members

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared the suspension of the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu, and all elected members of the Rivers State House of Assembly for six months. Tinubu, during the national broadcast, noted that the suspension was part of efforts to safeguard the interests of the state. “By this declaration, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Mrs Ngozi Odu and all elected members of the House of Assembly of Rivers State are hereby suspended for an initial period…

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Corps Member In Trouble For Calling Tinubu ‘Terrible President’

Ganiyu Amodu

. As video where the Lagos corper, Ushie Uguamaye, also described Lagos as a “smelling state,” goes viral   A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member currently serving in Lagos State has publicly expressed her distress after receiving a threat from the NYSC authorities. The threat came in response to a social media post where she voiced her frustration about the escalating prices of goods across the country. In an emotional video posted on TikTok under the username @talktoraye , the Corps member broke down in tears as she described…

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Shamsedeen Ogunjimi, Seven Things To Know About New Accountant General

Ganiyu Amodu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. Here are seven things hitherto not generally known about him. 1. Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi is 57 years old 2. He hails from Ikorodu in Lagos 3. Ogunjimi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. 4. He also obtained a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Lagos. 5. He is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered…

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Again, Dangote Reduces Petrol Price

Ganiyu Amodu

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has slashed the price of petrol for the second time this month. It has cut N65 off the previous price of N890, bringing it down to N825 per litre at the gantry (ex-depot). This follows a N60 reduction on February 1. The ex-depot price has thus decreased from N950 per litre in January to the current price of N825 per litre, representing a reduction of N125 per litre within 26 days. This recent price reduction will also ensure that Nigerians pay between N860 and N865…

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Tinubu Unveils Strategic Reforms, Mulls Nigeria’s Emergence As Global Energy PowerHouse

Ganiyu Amodu

At the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) on February 25, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, delivered a compelling address outlining Nigeria’s ambitious plans to transform its energy sector. President Tinubu expressed unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s potential to become a global powerhouse in the energy industry. He attributed this potential to strategic reforms, innovative policies, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable development. “I stand before you with ongoing confidence in Nigeria’s potential to be a global…

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I Remain Lagos Assembly Speaker – Obasa

Ganiyu Amodu

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said that his removal as Speaker was not constitutional, stating that due process was not followed. Obasa was removed by 35 out of the 40 members of the assembly on January 13, 2025, over allegations of misconduct and mismanagement of funds, and replaced with his former Deputy, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lawal-Meranda. He spoke on Saturday amidst cheers from members of the Mandate Movement and politicians from some local governments in the state at the…

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